What are the two main types of goods transported by railway?

1, Vehicle transportation: a solid support for bulk goods
Whole vehicle transportation, as the name suggests, refers to a transportation method in which the weight, volume, or shape of a batch of goods needs to be transported by one or more trucks. This transportation method is mainly suitable for bulk goods such as coal, ore, steel, wood, etc. These goods usually have the characteristics of large volume, heavy weight, and large quantity, and are suitable for bulk transportation by vehicle.
Characteristic analysis:
Large capacity: Vehicle transportation can load a large amount of goods at once, meeting the transportation needs of bulk goods.
Low cost: Due to large quantities, the transportation cost per unit of goods is relatively low, which is beneficial for reducing logistics costs for enterprises.
Strong stability: During the transportation of the entire vehicle, the goods are relatively stable and not easily damaged, making it suitable for long-distance and large-scale cargo transportation.
Application scenarios:
Vehicle transportation is widely used in heavy industries such as energy, raw materials, and building materials. For example, coal transportation from mining areas to power plants and iron ore transportation from mines to steel plants all rely on the support of whole vehicle transportation. In addition, with the promotion of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, vehicle transport is also playing an increasingly important role in international trade.
2, Container transportation: a model of modern logistics
Container transportation refers to a modern transportation method that uses large containers such as containers as carriers to assemble goods into container units, and conducts intermodal transportation through various modes of transportation such as railways, sea freight, and highways. In railway transportation, container transportation has become the preferred choice for transporting precision, valuable, and vulnerable goods due to its high efficiency, safety, and convenience.
Characteristic analysis:
Standardization: Containers have uniform sizes and specifications, making it easy to change and transfer between different modes of transportation, achieving full door-to-door transportation.
High safety: During container transportation, the goods are enclosed in sturdy boxes, effectively preventing risks such as moisture, damage, and theft.
Efficient and convenient: Container transportation adopts mechanized operation, with fast loading and unloading speed and high efficiency, greatly reducing transportation time.
Application scenarios:
Container transportation is widely used in international trade, electronic products, mechanical equipment, chemical products and other fields. With the advancement of global economic integration and trade liberalization, the position of container transportation in international logistics is becoming increasingly prominent. In the domestic market, with the rise of e-commerce and the rapid development of the logistics industry, container transportation is gradually penetrating into multiple fields and links, providing more efficient and convenient logistics services for various industries.